In the spring of 2009 the University created the Sustainability Coordinator and an Office of Sustainability to support that position. The Coordinator position was created out of the Solid Waste and Recycling Coordinator's position by expanding the duties to include general campus sustainability. Joining and assisting the Coordinator are student employees and one graduate research assistant.

Tangible Actions

1. Establish a policy that all new campus construction will be built to at least the U.S.
Green Building Council's LEED Silver standard or equivalent.

Yes:
University of Missouri utilizes a campus-wide approach to sustainable construction thought the continued development and implementation of Sustainable Design Guidelines. The MU Sustainable Design Guidelines set standards for design and construction that at minimum meets the requirements of LEED Certified construction.

2. Adopt an energy-efficient appliance purchasing policy requiring purchase of
ENERGY STAR certified products in all areas for which such ratings exist.

Yes:
Mizzou is ranked No. 7 in on-site green energy generation behind such prestigious corporations and governmental organizations as Wal-Mart, BMW, Apple, The U.S. Department of Energy, the City of Philadelphia and Coca-Cola. Mizzou is number 14 on the EPA Green Power Partnership Top 30 College & University list of green power users.

3. Establish a policy of offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions generated by air travel
paid for by our institution.

No:No information provided.

4. Encourage use of and provide access to public transportation for all faculty, staff,
students and visitors at our institution.

Yes:
A 12-passenger shuttle van has transported commuters from Boonville to campus each work day since the mid-1970s. Each passenger pays a fixed rate that is used to supply the vehicle, insurance, maintenance costs and fuel.

Tiger Line is a shuttle service that runs seven days a week when residence halls are open and is funded through student fees. Routes run every 10 minutes between commuter lots and campus during the day and every 30 minutes to campus, shopping and downtown destinations at night and on weekends. http://tigerline.missouri.edu/
COMO Connect, Columbia’s bus system, offers $100 student semester passes. http://www.comoconnect.org/

The University of Missouri collaborates with the City of Columbia to provide designated “green routes” safe streets for bicyclists. https://www.gocolumbiamo.com/PublicWorks/GetAboutColumbia/Biking/documents/2014ColumbiaMissouirBikeMap-Large.pdf

There are more than 5,000 bicycle spaces on campus. Bicycle parking is not allowed along handrails, fences, buidliings, trees or light poles. Bicycle parking map: http://sustainability.missouri.edu/pdfs/Bike_Map.pdf

5. Within one year of signing this document, begin purchasing or producing at least 15%
of our institution's electricity consumption from renewable sources.